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Kamakura Private Tour – Zen Temples & the Great Buddha

One Hour from Tokyo, a World Away

DURATION
Full day (08h)
GROUP SIZE
Up to 6
FROM
JPY 65,000/group
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Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo – The birthplace of the samurai culture

Highlights

What you’ll see & do

  • See Kamakura’s most iconic sights – from the Great Buddha to historic Zen temples
  • Explore Hokokuji’s bamboo grove and drink matcha in the forest
  • Discover the thousands of jizo statues at Hase-dera – one of Kamakura’s most moving sights
  • Walk hidden shrine paths and forest trails most visitors never find
  • Private guide and fully flexible pacing throughout

Book this tour alone or include it in a custom trip
This private tour can be booked as a standalone day or included within a custom Japan itinerary, with hotels, transport, guides, cultural experiences, and local support arranged around your dates.

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What to expect

Kamakura (鎌倉) is a compact seaside city one hour south of Tokyo – and a world away from it. Ringed by forested hills and home to sixty-five Buddhist temples and nineteen Shinto shrines, it is second only to Kyoto for historical and religious depth.

On this private full-day tour you’ll move at your own pace between the city’s most iconic and most hidden places – the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in, the bamboo grove and matcha house at Hokokuji, and the thousands of jizo statues at Hase-dera.

With a local guide leading the way, Kamakura reveals layers most visitors miss – shrine paths through the hills, the coastal trail, the quiet corners between the famous sights.

What’s included

INCLUDED

  • Private English-speaking local guide
  • Hotel pickup in Tokyo
  • The guide’s personal expenses
  • Flexible, customizable itinerary

NOT INCLUDED

  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fees (may be added if requested)
  • Lunch & guide’s lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  • Group size: 1 to 6 guests maximum (private – your group only)
  • Physical requirements: Moderate walking – comfortable shoes recommended
  • Accessibility: Please contact us for accessibility requirements
  • Please be sure to read our FAQ to see other details and seasonal pricing.

Tour details

LANGUAGE
English · Japanese


AVAILABILITY
Year-round
All private, bookable directly


MEETING POINT
Your hotel lobby

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No payment now — we confirm within 24 hours.
Adult(s)
15 years and over
1
Children
6 – 14 years
0
Infants
Under 6 years
0
Group price
Fixed rate for the whole group

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